Before scientists can invent medicines or engineers can progress technology, they must first chuck numbers onto whiteboards, employing notions laid out by mathematicians hundreds of years or more ago. Even…
Calculators were extremely valuable tools about ten years ago. Unfortunately, just like wristwatches, they lost their old style when smartphones came into our lives….
The Nobel Prize is an annual award acknowledging outstanding contributions to physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. It is established in 1895 by the Swedish chemist and inventor…
Penguin Classics presents beautiful, hardcover editions of beloved classic literature. This gorgeous series of Penguin Clothbound Classics have the potential to be one of your favorite book collections. Award-winning Penguin…
Physics books are the perfect bridge between those who want to share their knowledge and those who wish to learn new things. Furthermore, must-reads books are some of the best…
Are you seeking a way to infuse new energy into your math lessons? Look no further. Then we recommend that you watch some of the fantastic maths talks from brilliant mathematicians….
A mathematical proof is a rigorous argument based on straightforward logical rules to convince other mathematicians that a statement is true. A minor deficiency in a proof can spoil the…
Desmos classroom activities are digital experiences that help students learn algebra, geometry, and advanced mathematics by modeling and using multiple representations….
This is a list of the best math and science films that you should watch. All of these films deal very well with the topic of math and science….
Learning Math for Machine Learning
It’s not entirely clear what level of mathematics is necessary to get started in machine learning, especially for those who didn’t study math.
How to Make Square Wheels?
Do you want to make a smooth ride on square wheels? If yes, then you can follow our instructions to make square wheels.
The Bird That Lands on the Page About Itself
This bird, the grey-headed chickadee, landed on the page about itself. Also, as you read the first sentence, it becomes even more enjoyable.
Courseroot
Courseroot is a library of more than 80.000 courses and tutorials from the largest providers on the internet.
Ketchup Is Not Just a Condiment: It Is Also a Non-Newtonian Fluid
Do you want to learn the science behind your favorite sauce, ketchup? If yes, you should read H. Joachim Schlichting's longread.
The Rogue AI Riddle
A hostile artificial intelligence called NIM has taken over the world’s computers. Can you survive and shut off the artificial intelligence?
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30+ Best Math and Science Youtube Channels for Lifelong Learners
Anything can be utterly useful for us. For instance, fire is dangerous, but we use it for cooking a delicious meal. Similarly, YouTube is a good place to waste our…
73 Beautiful Books from the MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series
In today’s era of instant information gratification, we have ready access to opinions, rationalizations, and superficial descriptions. The foundational knowledge that informs a principled understanding of the world is much…
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When it comes to buying any kind of tech, it’s easy to pick the wrong thing. That’s where our experts and testing team come in to help guide your buying decisions.
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The Secret Lives of Snow Leopards
One of the world's most fascinating big cats, the snow leopards (Panthera uncia), are also one of the most elusive and difficult to see.
How to Draw a Circle Perfectly Freehand?
How to draw a circle perfectly? Learn this simple technique to help you draw a near-perfect circle freehand. It could be useful for drawing charts.
Asobi: Newton’s Cradle
Art student Yasutoki Kariya turned Newton’s Cradle, the iconic desktop toy that demonstrates Newton’s third law of motion.
Tools
Quick, Draw!
Quick, Draw! is an online game developed by Google that challenges players to draw a picture of an object or idea.
Nitch
Nitch is a beautiful, historic online magazine gives in-depth profiles using only quotes. The visuals are incredible.
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Undiscovered
Undiscovered is a science podcast about the left turns, missteps, and lucky breaks that make science happen.
The Numberphile
Interviews with people who love numbers and mathematics. Hosted by Brady Haran, maker of the Numberphile series on YouTube.
Future Tense
A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
DIY
How to Make Giant Cardboard Windball
Makedo Windball is a simple, yet unique geometry project. All you do is assemble simple cardboards and turn them into a kind of art form.
How to Make Conveyor Belt Cinema
Use a small-scale conveyor belt to create a cinematic experience! Crate box – or Small cardboard box X-acto knife – optional Toilet paper tubes (2) Dowels (2) Pencil Scissors Hot…
How to Build Level-One Menger Sponge?
The Menger sponge is a beautiful math project. To make a level one Menger sponge, we'll need 20 of these to make a level two sponge.
